However, since 2005, the Francophone duo
The band's first single, "Je V
Three albums later, Yelle has continued to find success in non-French-speaking countries while also outlasting many MySpace peers who quickly burned out after achieving limited fame. Part of the reason is that Yelle never hitched its wagon to a particular trend or sound, instead concentrating on making good pop music with catchy hooks that don't require a knowledge of French.
Now the duo is back with the new single "OMG!!!" which features synth-pop flourishes and a dance-floor-ready groove. It's also accompanied by the news that Yelle is scheduled to tour North America this fall, including a stop at the Ground in Miami October 31. The date marks the band's fourth South Florida appearance. Yelle made its Miami debut in 2008 with an energetic show at the Polish-American Club. The duo's last local appearance was at Bardot in 2015.
There hasn't been a new album since 2014's Complètement Fou (Completely Crazy), which was released on Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records, with Dr. Luke producing four tracks on the album. (Dr. Luke would later be sued by Kesha, who claimed the producer sexually, physically, verbally, and emotionally abused her.) However, Yelle has released five nonalbum singles, including "Interpassion," which includes some lyrics sung in English.
North American tour dates:
- October 26 - Mexico City at Foro Indie
- October 27 - Monterrey, Mexico, at Cafe Iguana
- October 28 - Guadalajara, Mexico, at CR Stage
- October 30 - Orlando at the Social Backroom
- October 31 - Miami at the Ground
- November 2 - Atlanta at Aisle 5
- November 3 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at Local 506
- November 5 - Baltimore at Soundstage
- November 6 - Philadelphia at the Fillmore
- November 8 - Brooklyn, New York, at Elsewhere
- November 10 - Brooklyn, New York, at Elsewhere
- November 11 - Brooklyn, New York, at Elsewhere